Wet Noses Rescue

Animal rescue in San Diego, California

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San Diego, CA 92067

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Adoptable Pets at Wet Noses Rescue

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Tahoe

Border Collie

Male, 1 yr

San Diego, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
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Minnow

Siamese

Male, 7 mos

San Diego, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
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Frida

Xoloitzcuintle/Mexican Hairless

Female, 3 mos

San Diego, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
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Liam

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos

San Diego, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
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Esther

Labrador Retriever

Female, 1 yr

San Diego, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Samantha

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos

San Diego, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
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Benny

Jack Russell Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 11 mos

San Diego, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Harper

Doberman Pinscher

Female, 3 mos

San Diego, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs
Story
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Romeo

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 yrs 1 mo

San Diego, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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Good with kids
Good with cats
House-trained
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Rescue FAQs

Two women, one American, and one Mexican met in Sayulita through their mutual concern for the many sick, abandoned, neglected, and abused dogs and cats in the area.

They began working together informally to rescue, rehabilitate, and find homes for these animals. Their efforts eventually led to the formation of Wet Noses Rescue, which has grown from a small backyard operation to an expanding nonprofit housed on a property with dedicated facilities in Punta de Mita. Providing the animals with health care, rehabilitation, socialization, and careful evaluation which is needed for a successful adoption to new homes in the United States and Canada.

Wet Noses Rescue also provides Spay/Neuter clinics in the local community to reduce overpopulation and vaccinations to reduce the prevalence of serious diseases such as Parvo and Distemper.
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Adoption steps

  1. Submit Application
    1. The application is found on our website and it starts the process.
      https://wetnosesrescue.org/adoption-application-Dogs/
  2. Interview
    1. We perform a quick phone interview of the applicant and discuss the possible match.
  3. Home Check
    1. We perform a virtual home check by WhatsApp or Zoom.
  4. Approve Application
  5. Take the Pet Home
    1. If needed, we have an extensive flight angel network that will deliver the pet to the nearest airport for pickup.
  6. Sign Adoption Contract
  7. Pay Fee

Additional adoption info

We have been refining the process for a few years now. It is important to us that the pet matches the new owner as much as possible.

Pets at shelters and rescues near Wet Noses Rescue

Friends of County Animal Shelters - Encinitas

1034 No. El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024

Baja Dog Rescue

Cardiff, CA 92007

Helen Woodward Animal Center

6461 El Apajo Road, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067

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Leia

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Puppy

Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
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Andrew

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Puppy

Rancho Santa Fe, CA

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N/A
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(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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Luna

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Puppy

Rancho Santa Fe, CA

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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